Q&A
Why are there so many more acorns than usual this fall? C.K. Dexter Haven, PA
Only oak trees (spp.) produce acorns. But all trees have boom crops some years and minimal crops other years. The reason for this has long baffled scientists. We now know that neighboring trees synchronize, so not just one tree has a year, but all of the oaks in a region will overproduce acorns. Since acorns are a
